New Southbank Skyscraper Will be 193 Meters and has been giving Approval by Government

A new 193-metre skyscraper has been given the green light for Southbank after being signed off by Planning Minister Matthew Guy as a "tower of investment". Mr Guy said the new tower “will help transform a currently underutilised site in central Southbank”.

 The tower is at the maximum height recommended for the site and comes at a time of growing concern about the number of skyscrapers approved in the city centre. The 61-storey apartment building is expected to house around 600 residents in addition to shared recreational facilities like car and bicycle spaces, a gym and a barbecue area. It will also boast café, restaurant and retail spaces at street level.